The following is a list of items and services
that are available within the parks. Though there's a variety of special
needs that these assists address, most of these are for people with
hearing disabilities. Folks with hearing disabilities seem to really
get a lot of benefit from the devices.

Some of these are accessed at
the Guest Services area and you take them with you through the park.
Others are available at the attractions. They are as follows:

Handheld
Captioning: This is the newest device created by Disney engineers.
It’s about the size of a PDA and combines handheld captioning and
closed captioning. The device will also provide descriptive audio
for people who are blind or have low vision. This device uses
wireless technology and can take appropriate pre-programmed actions
based on what attraction you are in. It is available at Guest
Relations in the four main parks and is free of charge. There is a
$100 deposit, which will be refunded if you return the unit on the
same day.

Reflective
Captioning: This uses an LED display to project captions onto an
acrylic panel in front of the Guest. This is something you can
request at the attraction. Contact a cast member at the attraction
if you wish to use this.

Video Captioning: You’ll find this
at a few attractions. These are monitors that are designated with a
"CC" symbol. They are activated by a remote control unit, which you
get at Guest Relations. You have to leave a refundable deposit of
$25. You only get your money back if the unit is returned on the
same day. This technology has also been rolled into the Handheld
Captioning unit, making it unnecessary to get both devices.

Translation
Device: You can rent this at Guest Relations locations, also with a
refundable deposit.

Assistive
Listening Device: This is a device that picks up overhead signals to
amplify sound. Receivers can be obtained at Guest Relations for a
$100 deposit which is refundable if you return the unit the same
day.

Sign Language:
Disney provides sign language interpreters for many of its
attractions. They often offer the service on particular
pre-scheduled days. See more on this in the hearing impairment
section in this chapter.

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